Richmond recruit Relton Roberts has returned home to the Northern Territory for an indefinite period.

“Relton has returned home to be with his family,” Richmond General Manager of Football Craig Cameron said.

“Relton has found the relocation to Melbourne difficult and both he and the Club felt he needed some time away to consider if he wants to pursue a football career.”

Roberts has played two games for the Tigers this season - the season opener against Carlton and the Round 3 loss to Sydney.